M5 World Championship – Day 9: The Battlefield Narrows

On the third day of the Knockout Stages, Blacklist International and See You Soon progressed to the Lower Bracket Quarter Finals, eliminating Fire Flux Esports and Burmese Ghouls, respectively.

Blacklist International secured a 3-1 victory against Fire Flux Esports, seeking redemption for their prior loss in the Group Stages. Despite a setback in Game 2, where they lost the Lord and the initiative, the Codebreakers bounced back in Games 3 and 4, both completed in under 20 minutes. In the post-match interview, Blacklist’s roamer, Renejay “Renejay” Barcase, attributed their success to improved discipline. Fire Flux Esports praised Blacklist’s gold laner, Kiel “Oheb” Q.Soriano, particularly for his MVP performance in Game 3 with a flawless score of 7/0/8.

See You Soon achieved a clean sweep with a 3-0 victory over Burmese Ghouls, ending their two-match losing streak. Dominating all three matches within 15 minutes or less, See You Soon showcased their potential as championship dark horses. Michael “MP the King” Endino and Sovann “Raa” Chanmakara earned MVP honours in the first and second/third games, respectively.

Later today we will see Deus Vult face ONIC Esports at 2:00 PM GMT+8. Known for their fearless mindset, Deus Vult is set on challenging the back-to-back-to-back MPL Indonesian Champions. The match is aptly named “Defying the Kingdom: Bombs in the Sky,” signifying the team’s determination to seize a significant opportunity. On the flip side, ONIC are focused on maintaining their dominance in the tournament.

At 6:00 PM GMT+8, AP.Bren will be in a clash with Geek Fam. The match is titled “The Solution to the Bs’ Hive,” with the storyline centring around Mark “Markyyyyy” Capacio’s role in countering Geek Fam’s strategic adjustments. AP.Bren, led by Angelo “Pheww” Arcangel and recognized as the MPL PH S12 champions, is aiming to extend their winning streak against the potential threat posed by Geek Fam. The team is prepared to showcase their prowess and strategic adaptability in this highly anticipated matchup.